Aloha Poke

What an experience, as soon as I walked in, I was greeted immediately with a warm conversation and exceptional hospitality. The shop give’s full family vibes, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. Portions are nice and big as well. Please do yourself a favor, and grab some Poke from them… you will not be disappointed :D

**ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE ** Why? Because the food is great. It’s not pretentious - it’s just great at what it does. I always make a point of visiting whenever I’m in town. It’s near my office so an easy walk and honestly, I know it’s gonna be good every time. The fish is fresh and tender and yum! And Tocanya (whose name I know I have spelt wrong but I didn’t like to ask) always has a smile waiting. Great team, great food and can’t recommend highly enough!

The staff were so so kind and helped us and were willing to adjust anything that we didn’t like from our order. Everything tasted amazing and was very affordable. Tyson K and Kendrick C made our bowls for us and it was amazing.

The epitome of hospitality, made sure that we were satisfied with how the meal came. My gf was really craving poke with veggies and they did it right! The manager even came back to make sure we were good.

Looking for a place with good food on the quick... this is perfect. Take it to go or enjoy a good healthy meal outside. No never mind the photo, I started eating before I decided, oh, I have to take a photo.

My bowl was loaded up, the fish was fresh, and the guys working the dinner shift gave me good service.

Incredibly friendly staff, great food, I will definitely be back!

Me and my friend had the crunch bowl with salmon and it was really delicious. Service was absolutely amazing and would definitely recommend!

Great place to eat! I come here every time I'm in DuPont Circle. Isaac always has a smile and a ready to help attitude. But every one in the store is kind as well. Great prices good portion sizes. My favorite bowl is the Crunch bowl!!

This delicious takeout poke place is tugged right outside of the DuPont Circle metro exit. The ambiance is humble and designed more as a takeout spot. The food is delicious and the raw fish is fresh and not overly marinated. One feedback on the food is to caramelize the onion to bring out the flavor of the fish instead of using it raw. I like how they have 3 sizes available to allow customers to choose based on their appetite of the day! There's also alternatives to healthy options like brown rice, cauliflower rice and tofu. The staff were kind and the efficient. Perfect for a quick lunch if you work in the DuPont Circle area.

I have been to Aloha Poke before and thought the food was good. I went back yesterday. The exact date/time was Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 3:30 pm. My food was okay. However, the service is what I am reviewing here. The guy who was working there was not acceptable. He was rude and dismissive. I could tell that he had some sort of problem with me. He made what I think was a negative racial comment about me. I will not tolerate that sort of behavior or treatment and I will not give a place like that my business anymore.

Not good. I got Aloha Poke to go last week and it made a disappointing lunch. I got the large poke bowl size with white rice & mixed greens as my base. I doubled up on salmon and added on ahi tuna (marinated with sesame and shoyu). I topped it with seaweed, edamame, scallions, black sesame, and avocado, drizzled with spicy aioli sauce. The fish wasn't very fresh and flavorless, especially the tuna. I had to push myself to eat it (when I typically love eating raw fish). I didn't like how thick the scallions were cut (1 cm pieces). Toppings were just OK. The most disappointing part was the rice, which was clumpy and hard, some pieces with much more vinegar than others. Very unbalanced and unappetizing. I would not recommend Aloha Poke and don't plan on returning.

Amazing service and great value at this poke spot in Dupont! The bowls are kind of shallow so I think they put less of the base (rice/greens) than other poke places, but I actually preferred that and found that the Big size was perfectly filling, and for less than $13 I think it's the cheapest build-your-own poke, at least in the Downtown area. Also, they do NOT skimp on the toppings at all - my bowl was so full I couldn't even mix it at first. The service was great as well - I had initially ordered a scoop of marinated tuna, but since they were out/didn't have any, my server gave me an extra scoop of protein on the house. My one complaint is that the rice had a little bit too much vinegar for my personal preference. However, I loved everything else and will definitely be back!

I recently had the pleasure of having lunch with friends and coworkers at Aloha Poke and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel welcome the moment we walked in and the service was impressively fast. The food was amazing and made with fresh ingredients. If you are looking for a quick lunch or a place to sit and enjoy the outside with family or friends stop by. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend.

I lived in Hawaii for 3 yrs and have been looking for comparable poke. I have yet to find it. I saw that Aloha Poke had high ratings so I decided to check them out. When I walked in, I noticed the place is very small. Only big enough for to go orders, no dining in. The women inside were super nice and took my ordered very promptly and was patient with me looking to see what I wanted to order. I ordered a small, create your own, poke bowl to go. When I got home, I noticed that they STUFFED my bowl! It was jam packed! I really appreciate that. I feel like I got my monies worth. I enjoyed my bowl overall. The avocado was browning which I hate but understand and the rice was a little...cold? Idk it clumped weird but overall the taste was pretty good considering I'm bias to the actual poke bowls in Hawaii. This could satisfy a craving tho.

Sooooooo much sauce. It was basically soup and not not edible because there was so much salty sauce.

Always fast, always fresh, always delicious! No matter the time of day I go, the service is always top tier. The fact that it is a guilt free meal is a plus!

Great spot for delicious and fresh poke bowls with decent portions and quick, friendly service! I've been to Aloha Poke an almost embarrassing number of times in the last few months, but it's genuinely one of the best poke spots in DC (especially in the Dupont / downtown area). The bowls do look a tad small, but I think it's just their shape -- they're quite sizeable (18 oz for the large and 24 oz for the kahuna) and are perfect for a lighter dinner or lunch. Although Aloha Poke has a fair share of house bowls, I'm a huge sucker for a build-your-own experience, and Aloha provides a wide selection of toppings (and you can add as many as you would like), which amplifies the customization. It's also great for folks with dietary restrictions, especially since they do a great job of marking the various allergens in each ingredient and sauce on their website, as well as whether something is gluten-free or vegan. One note is that they frequently run out of a few ingredients (i.e., zucchini noodles, naked tuna), so you might not always be able to get exactly what you want, but there's usually a good enough substitute that you can still make a delicious bowl! I have also noticed that they like to add a lot of sauce to the bowls. Sometimes if I forget to ask for the sauce on the side, I end up pouring out a good couple of tablespoons of sauce, especially if I've opted for a more liquidy sauce rather than a mayo-based one. It tends to not be a huge problem for mixed greens, but every other base really soaks up the sauces and gets oversaturated and oversalted. The staff is super kind and speedy, and I'm always in and out within a few minutes; if I decide to get it delivered, Aloha Poke is also always one of the fastest restaurants on Uber Eats.

The food was delicious. I got a brown rice bowl (medium size-I'm forgetting the official name) with ahi tuna(marinated) and crunch. there was lots of tuna in it and it filled me up. The flavors were great, and not too overwhelming. The service was fast and the workers were very friendly!

Picked up poke from here. The inside of the shop is not clean. The bowl prep station doesn't span across customer standing space like other build-your-own poke bowl places, Chipotle, Cava, etc. You go in and if you order a custom bowl, tell them what you want and they make it in the back. You can't see the ingredients through a glass window to decide if you want it in your bowl which is important to me in a poke place because I won't get an ingredient in my bowl if it doesn't look fresh or good through the window, especially fish. The cuts of salmon in my bowl were not great. The marinated fish option isn't actually marinated, I watched the worker put on the marinade in the back when I ordered. The rice is not fresh and appears to be made once at the beginning of the day, or the previous day, and stored in a big plastic container. The crunch ingredient is actually fried garlic, and the flavor is really strong and overpowering-- do not recommend. Also don't like how mango is a premium topping here. With that said, the vegetables I got in my bowl-- cucumber, Maui onion, edamame, scallions were fresh.

Extremely friendly staff that make the best poke bowls in DC! Definitely recommend for anyone in the DuPont Circle area.

My go-to for delicious and healthy lunch! I get the big bowl with marinated tuna, cucumber, ginger, seaweed and - guilty pleasure - tempura crunch. Both the wasabi and samurai sauces are amazing. Nothing beats it!

Went in today for lunch and got to meet met Tracy and Vince. They were both so nice and helped quickly. I created my own bowl & they accommodated my requests easily. The bowl with stuffed! Great value for cost.

I was starving and in a rush. I wanted something healthy and swung by Aloha Poke. They got my food lightning fast and everything tasted fresh and looked pretty! They even split my fish choice half tuna and half salmon. I got the largest size and split it with my partner. They make everything to go so I recommend bringing your own utensils to help reduce waste. There was a little outdoor dining area we ate at. Not much room to sit inside and dine.

Ordered for pick up, restaurant was very filthy and there was a bad smell. Completely put me off, threw it in the trash. Won't be back.

I love poke, the food was alright and I would've given four stars but the place had boxes all over the floor I have never had a person taking an order. Be so late in and slightly rude with not even a hi Jess, are you going to eat? Put on the better note they got the food out super quick. Not somebody who usually gets the reviews but you can tell him my profile. I usually gets great reviews but I was lesser than pleased by the service. And for me, that's almost more important than the food sometimes. Management really should talk to their employees about being more friendly. And just to clarify, I'm not somebody who excessively talks at food people because I know that they're doing a job anyways hope this finds you well.

Best spot nearby to grab a poke bowl. Big bowls at decent prices and the staff is always friendly.

Aloha Poke was pretty good! They pack a ton into the snack size bowl so it was perfect for a smaller lunch. I got salmon and tuna and the fish tasted fresh. I think they missed a few of the other ingredients I ordered, but in fairness I ordered a lot for the size of the bowl. There is no seating, this is purely a pick-up location. The service when picking up was fine, but nothing special. Prices were a bit high, but I think that's true of any poke spot.

I've been eating here a few times a month for the last couple of years. The food is excellent, the staff is efficient and diligent (in particular Tracie and Dee have been great). For the last year, I've been using the App to expedite the process of ordering, by the time I get to the store my bowl is always well packed and ready for pickup.

Visited here during a trip with my kids and stopped by. My kids love poke and it was an easy pickup close to our hotel. The poke bowls were pretty good not like the poke you can get in Hawaii nor as good as some build your own poke places in SoCal, but, very good and hit the spot for poke. The rice was a little gummy and they didn't have tobiko nor furikake but the bowl was stuffed full of all of items we chose and the fish was fresh. The ladies behind the counter were very kind and accommodating. Good choice for a lunch on the go.

I've been here a few times, and the most recent time I've gone back I was disappointed with the quantity I got for the price I paid. This MAY be because I did pickup. I usually dine in at Aloha and never experienced this issue. Regardless, this shouldn't have been an issue. I got a medium sized build your own bowl with 2 scoops of salmon and there was barely any fish in my bowl. There was a lots of base (rice and zucchini noodles) and toppings, which would have been nice if I had more fish. Sauces (samurai and ponzu) were very good though! If there was poke in my poke bowl, my rating would have been higher for sure.

WOW!!! I've been craving some Poke...and this place filled the void!! I went with a Crunch bowl with Ahi and Salmon. Perfect amount of sauce and heat. Will definitely be coming back. Staff were amazing and helpful...this was my first visit.

Workers were very friendly and helpful. Got the Kahuna Bowl, Half Zucchini Noodles, Half Rice, Chicken & Shrimp (Marinated), Cucumber, Seaweed, Ginger, Crunch (On the side) and Crab Salad. 10 out of 10, Def, will be going back.

I tried the crunch bowl with ahi tuna, and it was yummy! And the staff were so friendly! Will be back:)

Aloha Poke is like a little hole in a wall. You order inside and either take away or eat outside. We decided to eat there and enjoyed a nice Washington evening. The food was delicious and tasty. The portion was just right and prices are reasonable.

The food is good, the people are great. Came in at 9:50 when they close at 10 - a typical restaurant nono but they were super courteous and I got my order in and it was made in record time - probably 1 minute flat. I ordered the Aloha - I took a bite and DANG the vinegarette is delicious with this poke - it was saucy, not watery. I can't say they give a lot of food, but I ordered the "little" size so l probably would order the big size if you're not a child. That being said, a little goes a long way. Some absolutely scrumptious bites just around the corner from Dupont Circle. Also they deserve another star for playing bg music that I played on a Europe trip 6 years ago (Waves by Robin Schulz... Or was it stolen dance by milky chance? I have the memory of a goldfish...one of the two!)

The food here is great! I come here often and they are consistent with its preparation. The people are nice and service is quick! There is good seating outside the restaurant, as it is a smaller location. The marinated salmon is great and is my go to! I would add a picture but I eat it too quickly!

Simply the best poke in the DuPont circle area. They give more proteins and more additional ingredients for a cheaper price than anyone else in the area. When friends and I want a poke bowl, this is where we go

The customer service was excellent. Vincent made my bowl and it was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back!

This was very tasty lunch with a few work colleagues. Food was quick and delish! Dee, Markayla, and Oscar were also super nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

I'm flabbergasted. I love poke but never had one like this. I ordered a large crunch bowl with ponzu sauce for delivery and I got this bowl half filled with sauce. It's inedible due to how much salty sauce there is. The rice is totally submerged. I would not order from here again.

Cute place. Clean and very friendly when you walk into the restaurant. The poke bowl exceeded my expectations. So many layers of flavor. They also have a cute place to sit outside and eat in peace.

The guys who work here are incredibly kind and friendly, not to mention FAST! I was in and out in no more than two minutes, which is about as speedily as I've ever seen a build-your-own poke bowl assembled. They're generous with servings, too, which is not a given at some of the other poke places around the neighborhood. The fish and toppings are fresh and delicious. I'll be back.

Delicious food with above and beyond service! Will definitely be here again when I want easy, nutritious meal

I got this delivered today - miso soup, crab salad, and a build your own poke bowl. The poke bowl was doused in so much Mayo, the miso soup was disgusting, and the crab salad was literally just pieces of imitation crab in a bowl. The rice in the bowl was also not sushi rice. It was really bad.

The Large bowl should really be bigger. Sure it comes packed so it looks filled to the brim, but that also means it's disorganized with ingredients stacked on top of each other. A good poke bowl should be spread out so you can mix and match every bite you take. I would say the large is a medium and the medium is a snack size. Also, i have never seen a poke spot charge extra for crab meat, what a shame. As for the miso soup, bland and bitter. This is one of the few poke spots in DC and they really get away with the lack of competition.

Timara beautifully served our food. I enjoy the atmosphere and the service very great service

I don't like that the price is determined by the size of the bowl, not the number of proteins. the small & normal bowl are both too small so you'll end up eating all the toppings alone without any base left at the end of the meal. i can't justify getting a kahuna bowl since i'm paying like $4 extra for a handful of greens. I wish this place was structured like most other poke bowl places. you only get one protein, which there are limited options of. not even imitation crab. all of the non-mayo based sauces are overwhelmingly sweet and overtake the bowl. get sauce on the side bc my bowl has been ruined multiple times by the wrong sauce.

Aloha Poke is my go-to place for lunch when I'm in the office. I'm always greeted with a warm smile from Miss Tracie and Isaac.

Super yummy and fresh poke bowls! I love building my own - always get the tuna and salmon. The ponzu and mango sauces on the side are sooo good - I really appreciate how you can order several sauces on the side for no additional charge. I can never commit to just one so the sampling option is great! My hubs is a fan of the crunch bowl and the accompanying sauce. The sizes are a little misleading - the sizes are regular, large, and big kahuna. A large is just the right amount for me! I do wish that the chunks of fish were larger like at other poke joints, and having the rice warm (or st least room temperature) would be better than it cold. Just my two cents on how they could improve. Otherwise this is a great spot and they also offer repeat customer coupons for online ordering!

Just got a bowl here - first time in a while. Unexpectedly found a giant chewed fingernail in my bowl. Pretty appalling! (And it was not a fried onion I can assure you, unfortunately.) Update: one week and no comment from management here..

Sad poke bowl with a rotten avocado. Avoid this place, the quality of the food is really terrible.

Shout out to Tracey and Dee for the fast service! I can't wait to eat my bowl! The food is always fresh and scoops are heavy!

I was in DC for the Tradeswomen Build Nations convention and always look for a local sushi or poke place to eat. This one was close to our hotel and my daughter and I went twice in two days because it was DELICIOUS! The young man working at the counter was very friendly, and he remembered us when we came back the second day. Loved the fresh ingredients and portion size and how easy it was to customize it just the way I like it. I will definitely go back if I end up in DC again. Shout out to the other two employees who were there as well, Tracie and Dee. Thanks for the excellent lunches!

Great service even when I picked up right before closing. And bowl was packed very full!

Fresh and usually good portions! Zucchini noodle option is also nice to have. Try it out!

Best poke I have had in DC so far. I usually create my own bowl and get many of the toppings. I always go with the cauliflower rice because it's a healthy alternative and I think the regular rice has a has a weird texture. The fish always tastes fresh, I usually go half tuna and half salmon. You can't go wrong with aloha!